Hg5
®
Mini Amalgam Separator
Q&A: Water in the upper chamber (Air Water Separator)
1. Check sediment level of collection container, if full change
collection container.
2. Check the pH of vacuum line cleaner, if below 6 or above
10 change collection container and line cleaner. Visit
www.solmetex.com for a recommended list of cleaners.
3. Call or email your dental dealer for support if the problem
cannot be solved easily.
Solids reach full line of collection container.
Change the collection container.
Solids are above full line of collection container.
Change the collection container.
Inspect the top chamber for solids.
Top chamber has some solids.
System is backed up.
• Turn on vacuum
• Remove pins
• Tilt container towards manifold to allow air into
top chamber
• Place container back on and insert pins
System is in bypass.
• Reduction in suction
• Solids released into waste stream and environment
• Top chamber needs to be replaced
• Full top chamber needs to be recycled
Top chamber is full with solids.
The equipment/utility room has poor lighting.
Bring a flashlight to check the container. Using a
flashlight from the backside of the system and shining it
forward will help determine the level of sedimentation.
This can also be used to inspect the top chamber using
the same procedure.
Troubleshooting
Check operation of the vacuum pump.
• Listen for vacuum leaks.
• Check all connections for breaks or cracks.
• Check all flexible hose for kinks, breaks, or
loose clamps.
Service continued
NOTICE
• Keep the vacuum system running during the entire collection container
replacement procedure.
• This procedure should be performed only when no operatories are being used
as loss of chairside vacuum may occur.
• Refer to Hg5 Collection Container Replacement & Recycle Procedure manual
at www.solmetex.com for removal of container.
• Always wear protective gear when handling full Hg5® collection containers.
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